The project is implemented in Tirunelveli Corporation, Palayamkottai and Maanur blocks of Tirunelveli district
Goal
To bring down the incidence of STD/HIV/AIDS among the In-Migrants through comprehensive intervention by innovative and multi-pronged approach for enhancing the states’ response to halt and reverse the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Objectives
- To prevent STI/ HIV/ AIDS among the Migrants by increasing their knowledge on safe sexual practices.
- To promote usage of condoms among the target population and high risk groups.
- To identify, refer and counsel STD cases among the target population.
- To generate demand for Counseling and Testing Centres, ART and other health services.
- To establish Drop-in-Centres to cater to the comprehensive needs of the target population.
- To network with other TI and care programmes.
- To conduct advocacy and lobbying activities.
- To create an enabling environment in the target area by mobilizing community participation in the project.
- To leverage resources through strategic partnerships with Government and private sectors.
- To evolve transition plan from NGO to CBO in a phased manner.
Project Strategies
- BCC
- Peer Education
- STD Treatment
- Increasing condom usage
- Creating conducive environment
- Organising the key stakeholders
- Improving counselling and testing facilities
- Strengthening the prevention, care and support